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Many dog-lovers know that living in Vancouver is not ideal for a canine friend. If you’ve ever had to look for apartments based on the “woof” option on Craigslist, you know there isn’t much hope finding a nice, cheap place that allows dogs. Add that to a busy work schedule, and there’s pretty much no way you could own a canine friend.

But, thanks to a Vancouver entrepreneur, a new website that hooks up dog-lovers with part time dogs was launched earlier this year. The premise of Part Time Pooch is similar to that of a dating website. You can either be someone with a dog, or someone looking for a dog.

If you’re looking for a dog to hang out with on your weekend hiking adventures, or a dog to curl up at your feet while you work at home during the week, Part Time Pooch is a great site to check out. You can even check out the puppy pics and hang out with a squee-inducing puppy all day!

On the flip-side, if you have a dog and are feeling a little lazier than usual, you can submit a pooch profile to put up on the website so potential walkers and ball-throwing buddies can browse through and take your dog out for a few extra walks. This is especially great for high-energy dogs who require a little extra maintenance than you may be able to give because of schedules, injuries, or what have you.

Part Time Pooch is also a great way to introduce kids to the responsibilities of dog ownership, give you an excuse to get outside more during the winter months, and a great option if you’ve always wanted a dog but just don’t have the schedule that allows for daily walks and loving.

For full details on how to apply to be a part time pooch walker/dog sitter or to submit your dog to the database, check out the Vancouver-based website.

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I paid $45 for subscription, but the website doesn’t work. Gavin Flett doesn’t respond my messages. It looks like a good idea didn’t work, so I find it ugly to keep taking money from people and not answer their questions.

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